Gender Relations and Adolescent Development

Changes in organs directly involved in reproduction, like ovaries, testes, uterus, and penis.

Bodily changes visible from the outside related to sexual maturity, like breast development, pubic hair, and voice changes.

The period of rapid physical growth during adolescence, marked by increases in height and weight.

The ability to think logically about abstract concepts, possibilities, and hypotheticals, going beyond concrete experiences.

Activities that have the potential to harm an individual's physical or mental health, even if the consequences are not fully understood.

The tendency of adolescents to engage in behaviors that could be harmful, even if they recognize the risks.

The ability of adolescents to explore their sense of self and their place in the world, often through experimenting with different identities.

The capacity to make independent choices and decisions, leading to a sense of self-reliance.

Violence that causes physical injury or harm to a person.

Violence that harms a person emotionally and mentally through manipulation, threats, or intimidation.

A type of violence targeting women due to their gender.

A legal document that protects a person from further violence.

A local protection order, issued by a Barangay official, that's valid for 15 days.

A protection order from the court, valid for 30 days.

A permanent protection order issued by the court after a hearing.

Unwelcome sexual actions or favors demanded in an institution, creating a hostile environment for the recipient.

Teenagers' ability to think in abstract ways, test ideas, and imagine possibilities. It is often characterized by idealistic thinking and a focus on the future.

The tendency for teenagers to prioritize their own thoughts and feelings above others. Example: Thinking everyone is constantly watching them or judging them.

The key developmental task of adolescence, where teens explore and define their beliefs, values, goals, and self-image. It involves trying on different roles and identities.

The desire for independence and autonomy during adolescence, often leading to asserting personal choices and challenging authority figures.

The most common substance abused by teenagers. It can lead to unintentional injuries, risky sexual behaviors, and other substance use.

The act of smoking cigarettes, often driven by social pressure, curiosity, or a desire to feel cool. It has serious health effects.

Health risks commonly associated with teenagers, including substance abuse, unprotected sex, early pregnancy, and mental health challenges.

The social and emotional development of teenagers during adolescence, involving building relationships, managing emotions, and developing empathy.

Treating women as less important or worthy than men. It involves viewing women as inferior, immature, or objects.

Focusing on a person's gender unnecessarily, often reinforcing stereotypes. For example, assuming a woman is weak just because she's a woman.

A negative attitude towards a particular group or individual based on their gender, age, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

Actions that discriminate against a person or group based on their gender, age, ethnicity, or other characteristics.

Treating women like objects rather than individuals with thoughts, feelings, and agency. This can involve objectifying women's bodies or reducing them to their physical appearance.

Using language that reinforces gender stereotypes and inequalities. For example, using terms like 'man and wife', which implies men are the primary figures and women's identities are subsumed.

Using language that reinforces different expectations and perceptions of men and women. This can be seen in the use of adjectives like 'strong' for men and 'beautiful' for women.

Understanding the interconnectedness of gender, power, and societal structures. This approach recognizes how gender influences social relationships and creates inequalities.

Any unwelcome sexual advances, requests, or actions of a sexual nature, whether verbal, physical, or through technology, that negatively affect a person's work or education.

A crime that involves sexual intercourse without consent, obtained through force, threat, intimidation, or when the victim is incapacitated.

Rape involving multiple individuals against a single victim.

Behavior of a sexual nature that affects a person's dignity, is unwelcome, unreasonable, and offensive, regardless of the form of communication.

Any act that involves sexual assault or exploitation without the victim's consent, including forced touching of sexual organs.

Refers to the use of technology, like texting or emails, for sexual harassment purposes.

The ability to freely and consciously agree to engage in sexual activity. It must be informed and given without being pressured or manipulated.

A system for generating, sending, receiving, storing, or processing electronic data or documents, including computers and related devices, for recording or storing information.

A person's ability to understand the consequences of their actions. Children and individuals with disabilities may not fully understand the ramifications of sex.

Forced or coerced penetration of the vulva or anus with a penis, body parts, or an object.

Rape committed within a marriage. Like any other rape, it involves force or coercion without the other spouse's consent.

Penetration of the vulva or anus is considered rape, even if the penetration is minimal.

The legal consequences for those who commit rape can include serving time in prison and facing a range of other penalties.

Unsuccessful rape is called attempted rape.

Republic Act No. 8353, passed in 1997, broadened the definition of rape and reclassified it as a crime against persons.

It is crucial to remember that rape is NEVER the victim's fault. They deserve support and justice, and the perpetrator should be held accountable.